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Tablesaw (9 books)
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A survey in words and photographs of the fine art of making wooden bowls on the lathe, featuring the work of ten of the best makers at work today. These are Robin Wood, Stuart Batty, John Ambrose, Merete Larsen, Liam Flynn, Ciaran Forbes, David Comerford, Stuart Mortimer, Louise Hibbert, and the author himself. Each of the ten project chapters takes us through the stages in making a particular type of bowl, ranging from simple domestic bowls made on the ancient pole lathe to highly innovative studio pieces. Colour photographs and detailed captions allow the reader to follow the whole process, and to appreciate the rewards and challenges involved.
Table Saw
by Roger W. Cliffe,
April 2000,
128 pages, softcover.
Categories: Tablesaw, Techniques
Discusses choosing a table saw and accessories, describes cutting techniques, and includes safety tips.
Table Saw Magic
by Jim Tolpin,
February 2000,
192 pages, softcover.
Categories: Tablesaw, Techniques
The table saw is a simple machine capable of performing a great range of cutting tasks. Here Jim Tolpin shares his techniques for using the table saw to achieve a variety of cuts, including ripping, crosscutting, mitre cuts, grooves, dadoes, rabbets, curves, moulding, joinery and more.
This volume on table saw techniques presents models, accessories and jigs, as well as the safety aids such as push sticks, featherboards, power feeds and guards.
The Table Saw Book
by R. J. De Cristoforo,
January 1998,
342 pages, softcover.
Categories: Tablesaw, Techniques
The table saw is perhaps the most vital machine in a woodworker's shop, and often the first item bought. This book explains how to make the most of this essential tool with the help of photographs and diagrams. The author shows readers what to look for when choosing a table saw and its accessories, how to set it up and adjust and maintain it so that it runs safely and efficiently. He reviews the basic techniques including crosscutting and ripping, and covers special problems such as how to handle oversized and undersized stock. By following the step-by-step instructions, readers can learn how to produce precise, repeatable joints and parts and how to build practical jigs and fixtures to improve the safety of your work.
An introduction to the art of woodturning. It covers: understanding trees and timber; selecting lathes and tools; basic techniques of between-centres and faceplate turning; and step-by-step instructions for 12 projects. At the core of the method are six "laws of woodturning".
A guide to turnery, based on miniature decorative techniques used by 19th-century craftsmen. It reveals that the three secrets behind turnery are the jigs and chucks, making special small-scale tools and mathematically precise marking.
This practical guide to woodturning techniques, is part of the "Woodturning" series, covering all aspects of woodturning: lathes, materials, tools and techniques. By the author of "Turning Boxes and Spindles: Step-by-Step" and "Turning Bowls: Step-by-Step".
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